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Academic HR Analyst 3 (7715U) - The College of Environmental Design (CED) About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The Academic HR Analyst 3 is a seasoned intermediate professional who administers all phases of department-level academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement for senate faculty, lecturers, specialists, visitors, and librarians in the College of Environmental Design, which consists of 60 faculty, 48 staff, and over 1000 undergraduate and graduate students in three academic departments and three interdisciplinary degree programs within the College. Provides confidential academic personnel support and guidance for Department Chairs and Department Managers in the college.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 4/18/22 - Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

45% Facilitates/manages the academic review processes, identifying issues relating to policy and compensation. Prepares and analyzes faculty, librarian, merit, endowed chair, and promotion cases from assigned academic departments and makes recommendations to faculty and department chair, as appropriate. Verifies the accuracy of the materials/data provided for the case. Performs final edits on or drafts of departmental recommendation letters as needed.

20% Administers all phases of the faculty recruitment process. Coordinates the academic search process, including placement of ads, drafting search plans. Prepares the resulting appointment case, including the Affirmative Action Report.

20% Making entries into UPath regarding all academic hiring, merit, promotion, leaves, administrative appointment, recruitment allowances, and summer research appointment transactions. Coordinate any necessary payroll transactions (e.g., late pay, and positive time payments) with payroll personnel.
Running reports on a monthly basis to catch any potential issues before the month's end.
Coordinate other tasks involving academic personnel, which may include APM 025 reporting, recruiting reporting, reporting regarding visiting appointees, sabbatical requests, sabbatical reporting, etc.

10% Provides strategic advice and counsel to department chairs or managers by analyzing and interpreting system-wide and campus policies, collective bargaining agreements, academic personnel procedures, and practices. Consult with the Dean's Office and the Academic Personnel Office on various issues and processes. May recommend strategies for addressing sensitive situations or requesting exceptions to policy based on in-depth research and consultation.
Counsels Senate and non/Senate faculty and other academic staff concerning moderate to complex or particularly sensitive work- or career-related problems.

5% Advise faculty, departmental chairs, and departmental administrative managers with specialists, visiting professors, and other non-senate appointment preparations. (May provide advice regarding appropriate title, appointment percentage, salary setting while taking into consideration payroll deadlines, benefits implications, and visa requirements.)

Required Qualifications

• Requires in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret campus and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
• Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
• Thorough knowledge of systemwide and organization policies, union contracts, procedures and practices that govern academic HR administration.
• Knowledge of trends in academia, especially in areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration.
• Ability to analyze complex management issues, develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

• The hourly salary range designated for this position: $69,200 - $77,000; however, starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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